Joseph J. Heck
Republican · NE-3 · House of Representatives
15 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (61)
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Introduced 2013-07-23 · On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2013-07-18 · On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2013-07-09 · On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment (A034) Failed by recorded vote: 86 - 338 (Roll no. 333). (consideration: CR H4335-4336)
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Introduced 2013-07-09 · On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment (A021) Failed by recorded vote: 81 - 335 (Roll no. 325).
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Introduced 2013-06-05 · On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 268 (Roll no. 196).
HR 5342 — VA Credentialing and Privileging Improvement Act
Introduced 2014-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5076 — Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-07-11 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
FamiliesHR 4017 — To designate a peak located in Nevada as "Mount Reagan".
Introduced 2014-02-06 · Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 117.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3512 — Seniors' Health Care Choice Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3028 — Career and Technical Education Equity Act
Introduced 2013-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2788 — Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act
Introduced 2013-07-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2165 — Ensuring Quality Health Care for All Americans Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHR 2166 — Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
Introduced 2013-05-23 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1823 — PLAQ Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1742 — Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-25 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1354 — JOLT Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
ImmigrationHR 825 — Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 697 — Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act
Introduced 2013-02-14 · Became Public Law No: 113-135.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 481 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to accept certain documents as proof of service in determining the eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 258 — Stolen Valor Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-01-15 · Became Public Law No: 113-12.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 159 — Expressing support for designation of the week of April 14, 2013, through April 20, 2013, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week.
Introduced 2013-04-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Introduced 2011-07-13 · Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Heck amendment (A041). Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2011-06-01 · On agreeing to the Heck amendment (A023) Failed by voice vote.
HR 6464 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to accept certain documents as proof of service in determining the eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2012-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6361 — Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-09-10 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 6111 — Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-07-12 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5991 — Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-06-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5951 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to restore to Members of the House of Representatives an election to decline coverage under the Federal Employees' Retirement System.
Introduced 2012-06-15 · Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
CongressHR 5741 — JOLT Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
ImmigrationHR 4242 — Ensuring Quality Health Care for All Americans Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHR 4172 — Second Chance at Homeownership Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4127 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals under Medicare.
Introduced 2012-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3611 — Local Job Opportunities and Business Success Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-12-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3494 — Restoring America's Faith and Trust Act
Introduced 2011-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3039 — Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-09-23 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
ImmigrationHR 2745 — To amend the Mesquite Lands Act of 1986 to facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan for the Virgin River in Clark County, Nevada.
Introduced 2011-08-01 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2512 — Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act
Introduced 2011-07-13 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2472 — Health Care Professionals Protection Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-07-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2259 — To require the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from operations in Libya, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2011-06-21 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
International AffairsHR 1775 — Stolen Valor Act of 2012
Introduced 2011-05-05 · Received in the Senate.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1613 — Fire Protection Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Environmental ProtectionHR 470 — Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-01-26 · Became Public Law No: 112-72.
EnergyHRES 178 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a committee report on a bill or joint resolution to include a statement of whether the legislation creates any duplicative programs.
Introduced 2011-03-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHR 6049 — Protection from Insurance Exchange Monopolies Act
Introduced 2016-09-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5529 — Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act
Introduced 2016-06-20 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EducationHR 5528 — Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act
Introduced 2016-06-20 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EducationHR 5295 — Safeguarding Economic Needs Important to Our Retirees through Creating an Ongoing Living Adjustment Guarantee (SENIOR COLA Guarantee) Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 5152 — Career and Technical Education Equity Act
Introduced 2016-04-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4670 — Mojave National Preserve Boundary Adjustment Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3969 — To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Laughlin, Nevada, as the "Master Chief Petty Officer Jesse Dean VA Clinic".
Introduced 2015-11-05 · Became Public Law No: 114-220.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2015-06-10 · By unanimous consent, the Heck (NV) amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H4070)
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Introduced 2015-04-30 · On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment (A023) Failed by voice vote.
HR 3177 — Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act
Introduced 2015-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 2927 — To authorize Hispanic-serving institutions receiving grants under part A of title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to use such grant amounts to assist students in entering medical schools, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2015-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 2854 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the occupational tax on gambling with respect to wagers authorized under State law.
Introduced 2015-06-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1875 — Filipino Veterans Recognition Act
Introduced 2015-04-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1401 — JOLT Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
ImmigrationHR 373 — Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
Introduced 2015-01-14 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2476 — Seniors' Health Care Choice Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1816 — Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-04-15 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 468 — Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-01-22 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Families